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The Clinical Supervision Self Assessment Tool is based on core clinical supervision competencies outlined I have the skills I am confident to perform this task
in the National Clinical Supervision Competency Resource developed by Health Workforce Australia. I have the knowledge
A copy of the Resource can be located on hwa.gov.au
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To complete this tool, please indicate if you have the knowledge, the skills, and the confidence to perform
to perform
each task or item listed:
Clinical supervision – Prepare and plan
Develop positive and effective relationships with the student, staff, managers, clinical teams and university/
education provider staff
Develop a learning plan with the student that is manageable, realistic and appropriate for my clinical setting
Identify and clearly articulate to the student the boundaries of our respective roles and relationship
Clinical supervision – Facilitating learning
Conduct a variety of education activities (ie. demonstrations, guided practice, tutorials) to achieve the
learning goals for the clinical placement
Utilise learning opportunities effectively to support or extend the student appropriately as their capabilities
develop
Develop a variety of strategies for assisting skill acquisition based on student goals and analysis of their
learning needs
Provide a range of experiences so the student can effectively apply their theoretical knowledge to clinical
practice
Use educational resources (ie. quizzes, handouts, case studies) to facilitate learning effectively for individuals
and groups
Provide consistently clear and constructive feedback including checking the student’s understanding of my
feedback
Adapt my methods for giving feedback to suit different preferences and learning styles
Conclude a feedback session with agreed priorities and a plan of action to improve student performance
Actively encourage the student to engage in critical dialogue about professional practice where they can
question, reflect and discuss issues in a supportive environment
Incorporate activities to help the student identify their learning needs, analyse their progress and guide
ongoing learning
Evaluate the student’s performance using standardised objective criteria or assessment tools
Make recommendations with respect to how the student has met the objectives of the clinical placement

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 I have the knowledge I have the skills I am confident to perform this task
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to perform
Clinical supervision – Problem solve
Adapt my teaching strategies to support different approaches to learning in a variety of settings
Identify issues regarding the student, their supervision or the workplace, which may put the student at risk of
failing
Effectively guide and support the student’s patient care performance, including dealing with mistakes
Effectively manage the student who displays challenging behaviours
Clinical supervision – Communication
Approach colleagues to discuss problems and develop strategies to resolve issues in the clinical placement
Use strategies developed in consultation with the student, education provider staff and managers, to
effectively address issues contributing to at risk performance
Identify and use a range of approaches to resolve conflict within the clinical supervision relationship
Effectively manage my emotions and the emotions of others in interactions, even when tensions arise
Safety and quality in clinical supervision
Identify and act on any risks to patient/consumer, student and supervisor to ensure emotional, physical and
psychological wellbeing of all parties
Develop an approach to clinical supervision that is evidence based and grounded in educational principles
Identify opportunities to collaborate with colleagues to achieve the learning outcomes of the placement
Organisation
Effectively manage the competing demands of my responsibilities to my patients, students and colleagues
Seek support from senior staff to help resolve challenging situations in the clinical placement
Negotiate with colleagues to develop a timetable and the space/ equipment required for the clinical
placement
Facilitate the student to acquire the skills required for professional practice in my setting

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